Head of Platform Product

Purpose

As Head of Platform Product, you will define and execute the product strategy for 7IM’s market-leading Platform. Reporting to the Chief Value Officer, and working closely with executive leadership, you will drive innovation, deliver outstanding client outcomes, and ensure our platform remains at the forefront of the industry. You will be part of both the Products & Marketing Leadership team and the Platform Business Leadership team. You will lead cross-functional teams, champion a culture of continuous improvement, and represent the platform both internally and externally.

Strategic Leadership

• Set and communicate a compelling vision and roadmap for the 7IM Platform, aligned with business objectives and market trends, gaining agreement of the Platform Executive leadership
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers and Owners, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth.
• Act as the senior advocate for the Platform Proposition across the business, influencing at executive and board level.

• Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and design to launch and in-life management.
• Ensure all product initiatives are value-led, client-centric, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate with Technology, Experience Design, Transformation, and Data teams to deliver differentiated, scalable solutions.

• Define and monitor KPIs to ensure the platform delivers superior client outcomes and meets regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify and address risks, ensuring ongoing compliance and the highest standards of governance.
• Lead the development of business cases for new propositions and enhancements, engaging with Finance and Risk functions throughout.
• Engage and manage third party agencies as required

• Build strong relationships with clients, advisers, and strategic partners to inform product strategy and drive competitive advantage.
•  Represent 7IM at industry forums and with external agencies, championing innovation and best practice.

• Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies, ensuring 7IM remains a market leader.

Skills

• A passion for Platform and putting yourself in the shoes of clients and their advisers
• Comfortable delegating and inspiring a high standard of work from others
• Good problem solving, presentation, reporting and analytical skills
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams internally and with external suppliers
• Effective communication, collaboration and negotiation skills, confident operating at all levels.
• Comfortable operating at pace and able to balance multiple priorities where elements of change and uncertainty can be expected.

• Enthusiastic around solving business problems through innovation and technology
• Must embrace a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement and learning